"xenodochy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Ancient Greek. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|-}} Ancient Greek Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} xenodochy (uncountable)
  1. Reception of strangers; hospitality. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-xenodochy-en-noun-UeAXMrCH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

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